You are one of more than 4,000 educators who began transforming education through the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning (DCL).
Now, the world of learning is evolving again. The national curriculum is shifting to meet new realities, and AI is redefining how we teach, assess, and support every learner.
The Master of Contemporary Education empowers you to stay ahead of that change. You’ll design learning that’s inclusive, future-focused, and deeply human. Develop the digital fluency and critical confidence to drive meaningful innovation.
Applications close: 5 January 2026
Programme starts: 19 January 2026
MASTER OF CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION
Design the future of learning
Scholarships
Get up to 50% of tuition fees covered. Learn more
Course duration
Complete in
15 months part-time
Time commitment
3-5 hours of directed learning per week
Flexible study
Online with 2x in-person
days per year.
STUDENT VOICE
"We were able to stand in our own rights and be seen as powerful contributors to education.
academyEX helps you add to your kete mātauranga (basket of knowledge), giving you the fuel you need to lead the shift, not just follow it. This resulted in my staff going on to incredible leadership roles across the sector."
Mina Pomare-Peita
MCE Alumni, Te Kura Taumata o Panguru School Principal
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you’ll learn
Build on your DCL foundation
Your DCL journey was just the beginning. Step into Part 2 of the Master of Contemporary Education to design your high-impact project to be completed in Part 3.
Turn experience into action, and vision into lasting change.
Plan with purpose
Explore what effective, future-focused teaching and leadership look like, from digital innovation to collaborative practice. Design a purposeful project grounded in research, shaped by collaboration, and focused on real impact within your context.
Make it happen
Bring your plan to life through action and reflection. Lead your change project in the real world, testing new approaches, refining your practice, and demonstrating measurable impact in your school, organisation or community.
Lead in the AI era
This Master’s goes beyond tool use. You will learn to use AI responsibly and ethically across curriculum, assessment, and learner support. This mastery ensures your teaching practice is future-fit and globally informed for the shift in education.
STUDENT VOICE
"It’s not about replacing teaching with tech. It’s about enhancing it.
Through DCL and now MCE, my curiosity fuels smarter tools and stronger collaboration."
Rachel Goldstine
MCE student, Churchill Park School
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from our EXceptional students
I might be older, but I've never felt more polished. To those of you who are older—seize the opportunity and make the most of it!
Naomi & William
Master of Contemporary Education
I hope to be a role model for my kids. When they grow up, I want them to see what I've done and inspire them to better themselves.
Vasiti Latu
Master of Contemporary Education
My project focused on harnessing the power of technology through a blended learning model, aiming to transform education delivery.
Kate Lewis
Master of Contemporary Education
It’s a great chance to explore what you’re passionate about and lead in an educational setting. You’ll meet amazing people along the way.
Guy Blanchard
Master of Contemporary Education
If you think you're too busy or tied up with work, academyEX is the place to start—no better way to expand your horizons.
Sumandana
Master of Contemporary Education
I always like to drive change - I loved that I could come here, broach an idea and pick a change that you want to see made reality.
Áine Connaughton
Master of Contemporary Education
I can now lead in pedagogy and the science of learning, and I feel so much more confident in my ability to guide others.
Jan Ford
Master of Contemporary Education
It was inspiring because it was based on my classroom practice. I could take what I learned here and apply it immediately with my students.
Rebecca Thompson
Master of Contemporary Education
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Don't wait for permission to make the shift.
Re-ignite your purpose this January and join Part 2 of the Master of Contemporary Education. Your future self will thank you!
